Vijay Sethupathi recently shared insights into his experiences during the shooting of "Naanum Rowdy Thaan" with director Vignesh Shivan. This collaboration marked a significant moment in both their careers. Reflecting on his two-decade-long journey as an actor, Sethupathi reminisced about the conflicts he encountered with various directors over the years.
Initially, Vijay Sethupathi didn't see eye to eye with Vignesh Shivan, as the director had different expectations from him. It took some time for them to align their visions. Sethupathi recalled, "After the first day of shooting 'Naanum Rowdy Thaan,' I called Vicky and confronted him. I said, 'You're trying to teach me acting. You haven't understood me.' After four days, Nayanthara asked me what the issue was between us. I explained that he wanted me to portray the Paandi character with more flair."
Sethupathi elaborated, "When Vicky narrated the script, it was wonderful. Initially, I was attempting to emulate Vicky's vision, but it took us some time to grasp each other's perspectives. Vishnu Vishal rightly pointed out that portraying the character wasn't straightforward. If he cries, everyone should laugh. He's a good guy but a fraud. I struggled to grasp the character during the initial four days, and during that period, I felt very insecure."
